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March 2024

Two Journalists with Children in Gaza
All journalists covering the war in Gaza risk their lives to bring news to the public. But Wesam and Amir face double jeopardy.
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A Dangerous Job
An uncensored view from a journalist in Gaza.
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James O'Shea

February 2024

The Devil’s Dividend
Like a dividend from the devil, Long Covid is generating a dubious benefit for an equally devastating disease – ME/CFS.
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James O'Shea
The Politics of Ageism
Both candidates for the White House have substantial records on how they’ve conducted themselves. We know of their character and integrity. That’s…
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James O'Shea
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Puppy Politics
Here’s a conversation I had with friend and colleague Charles Madigan about the politics surrounding the current debate on immigration policy.
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Charlie Madigan
Promising AI News Venture Sinks
Silicon Valley dipped its toe in the churning waters of journalism and found out what any reporter could have told them: You’ll need a life jacket.
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James O'Shea
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January 2024

December 2023

Psychological Warfare
A recent Telegram post shows how easily the twin enemies of truth – deceit and propaganda – fill the gaps created by heavy-handed censorship of the…
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James O'Shea
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Shadowboxing
AI is developing so fast that regulations published today will address yesterday’s problem. Indeed, regulating AI resembles shadowboxing, maybe with a…
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James O'Shea
Extreme Elements
There’s a lot of Trump mania in the press these days. I think it’s an overreaction. Here’s a conversation I had with friend and colleague Charles…
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Charlie Madigan
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